Rags Collection (page 6)

Child poverty, London (photo)
605458 Child poverty, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child poverty, London)

A sketch in the streets of London (engraving)
602204 A sketch in the streets of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A sketch in the streets of London)

Beggars, after Jacques Callot (1592-1635) engraved by Adrien Lavieille (1818-62
REV326142 Beggars, after Jacques Callot (1592-1635) engraved by Adrien Lavieille (1818-62) (colour engraving) by Racinet, Albert Charles August (1825-93) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Woman and Girl of the Saltmarket, Glasgow, from The Illustrated London News
STC434052 Woman and Girl of the Saltmarket, Glasgow, from The Illustrated London News, 1849 (engraving) by Gavarni, Paul (1804-66); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

The Lambeth Ragged School (boys) (litho)
STC469302 The Lambeth Ragged School (boys) (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Captain of Bohemians, after Jacques Callot (1592-1635) engraved by Adrien Lavieille
REV326137 Captain of Bohemians, after Jacques Callot (1592-1635) engraved by Adrien Lavieille (1818-62) (colour engraving) by Racinet

Starting Out (oil on canvas)
476572 Starting Out (oil on canvas) by Pradilla y Ortiz, Francisco (1848-1921); 64.1x38.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

La Mere Gerard, 1858 (etching on paper)
FSG324511 La Mere Gerard, 1858 (etching on paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 12.8x9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Beggar with Pot, c. 1622 (etching)
3740455 Beggar with Pot, c.1622 (etching) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

Chimneysweep (b / w photo)
3091215 Chimneysweep (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimneysweep. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French, out of copyright

An Anti-Idiotic Entertainment Company (colour litho)
3095688 An Anti-Idiotic Entertainment Company (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Anti-Idiotic Entertainment Company)

The London Water Supply - A Sketch on a Sultry Day (engraving)
560329 The London Water Supply - A Sketch on a Sultry Day (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Water Supply - A Sketch on a Sultry Day)

The Prodigal Son (oil on canvas)
AII135272 The Prodigal Son (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Spanish Smiths, 1881 (oil on canvas)
SNM128585 Spanish Smiths, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Josephson, Ernst (1851-1906); 124x103.5 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Clytie Transformed into a Sunflower, 1688 (oil on canvas)
PWI90034 Clytie Transformed into a Sunflower, 1688 (oil on canvas) by Lafosse, Charles de (1636-1716); Chateau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: painted to hang in the Grand Trianon)

Playing with a Top
BON32065 Playing with a Top by Ludovici, Albert Snr. (1820-94); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

A Witch, upon a Mounts Edge, or Fuzelli, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791
NCO193145 A Witch, upon a Mounts Edge, or Fuzelli, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A Share of the Crust, 1871 (oil on canvas)
SAG186602 A Share of the Crust, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Mulready, Augustus Edward (1844-c.1905); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

The Child who Never Washes, illustration for Les Defauts Horribles
CHT173794 The Child who Never Washes, illustration for Les Defauts Horribles, 1862 (colour litho) by Trim (Louis de Ratisbonne (1827-1900); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Friend of Humanity and the Knife-Grinder, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO191292 The Friend of Humanity and the Knife-Grinder, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris
NCO193118 Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Punch cartoon: two street urchins expressing a disrespect for the effectiveness of the police (engraving)
6035017 Punch cartoon: two street urchins expressing a disrespect for the effectiveness of the police (engraving) by English School

Rag and Tag in charge (engraving)
6004366 Rag and Tag in charge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rag and Tag in charge)

Girl with a sack, pun on losing ones job (b / w photo)
5999909 Girl with a sack, pun on losing ones job (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with a sack, pun on losing ones job)

Beggar seated on a bank, 1630 (etching)
5979141 Beggar seated on a bank, 1630 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 11.6x7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Beggar seated on a bank (NH.50.I)

Man suffering financial hardship (colour litho)
5999935 Man suffering financial hardship (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man suffering financial hardship)

Dancing the Carmagnole (engraving)
972592 Dancing the Carmagnole (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing the Carmagnole)

Beggar with Bare Head and Feet, c. 1622 (etching)
3740466 Beggar with Bare Head and Feet, c.1622 (etching) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

Beggar with Dog (etching)
3740451 Beggar with Dog (etching) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635) (after); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

Railway Travel in South Africa (b / w photo)
3092350 Railway Travel in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Travel in South Africa)

The little rag-and-bone man (b / w photo)
3096176 The little rag-and-bone man (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The little rag-and-bone man)

A Visit to Madame Tussauds (engraving)
981756 A Visit to Madame Tussauds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to Madame Tussaud s)

Penitent Magdalene, 1453-55 (wood)
875240 Penitent Magdalene, 1453-55 (wood) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); height: 188 cm; Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

St. John the Baptist from The Donne Triptych, c. 1478 (oil on oak)
3616114 St. John the Baptist from The Donne Triptych, c.1478 (oil on oak) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); 71x30.5 cm; National Gallery, London

Hark! hark! the dogs bark (colour litho)
3631201 Hark! hark! the dogs bark (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hark! hark! the dogs bark)

Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, pub
2966809 Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Poor boy begging from rich children (colour litho)
3245331 Poor boy begging from rich children (colour litho) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

Le Denicheur, Elle piqua si vigoureusement le vaurien (engraving)
2795299 Le Denicheur, Elle piqua si vigoureusement le vaurien (engraving) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Denicheur, Elle piqua si vigoureusement le vaurien)

Moulin a maillets pour la trituration du chiffon (engraving)
2787805 Moulin a maillets pour la trituration du chiffon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moulin a maillets pour la trituration du chiffon)

Atelier de triage et de decoupage des chiffons (engraving)
2787804 Atelier de triage et de decoupage des chiffons (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atelier de triage et de decoupage des chiffons)

A Happier New Year (colour litho)
2814620 A Happier New Year (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Happier New Year)

Christian as seen by Bunyan in his Dream. I saw a man clothed with rags (engraving)
672378 Christian as seen by Bunyan in his Dream. I saw a man clothed with rags (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian as seen by Bunyan in his Dream)

Pray give me something I ve got no shoes to my feet (coloured engraving)
602216 Pray give me something I ve got no shoes to my feet (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No Shoes)

The Street Beggar (engraving)
602197 The Street Beggar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Street Beggar, depicting a person, dressed in tattered clothing)

Two Beggars (oil on canvas) (detail)
ALI391272 Two Beggars (oil on canvas) (detail) by Ceruti, Giacomo (Il Pitocchetto) (1698-1767); Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia, Italy; Seat Archive/Alinari Archives

From flax to paper (engraving)
6022241 From flax to paper (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From flax to paper)

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"From Patchwork Quilts to Fairy Tales: The Tale of Rags" Step into a world where rags tell stories, where the humblest of fabrics hold secrets and memories. In "The Patchwork Quilt, " each rag represents a cherished moment, woven together with love and care. In "Fairy Tales of Winter - Cinderella, " rags take on a magical role as they transform into the iconic ball gown that captures hearts. Pauline Baynes' illustrations bring this enchanting tale to life, reminding us that even in our lowest moments, dreams can come true. But not all they can destined for fairy tales. Enter the London Rag & Bone Men, who scoured the streets for discarded treasures amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. Their carts filled with tattered remnants became symbols of resilience and resourcefulness. Arthur Rackham's depiction of Cinderella shows her in her ragged attire before her transformation – a reminder that beauty can emerge from even the most threadbare beginnings. And just like Beerbohm Tree as Rip Van Winkle, we sometimes find ourselves lost in time until fate intervenes. Venturing deeper into London's slums reveals another side to rags – captured in haunting black-and-white photographs like "The Boys. " These images expose the harsh reality faced by those living on society's fringes but also highlight their strength and camaraderie. Meanwhile, Peter's dinner party reminds us that even pigs appreciate a good feast made from scraps. Hungry or not, it is through sharing what little we have that we find joy and connection. In contrast to these scenes lies "A Peasant Boy Leaning on a Sill, " an oil painting from centuries ago depicting simplicity amidst hardship. This young boy finds solace leaning against his window sill while surrounded by poverty-stricken surroundings – proof that hope can bloom amid adversity.